H.R. 4013 — To amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia.

H.R. 4013 — To amend title 4, United States Code, to permit the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of the Mayor of the District of Columbia. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this legislative text is to allow the United States flag to be flown at half-staff when the Mayor of the District of Columbia passes away. This is intended to honor the mayor's service and acknowledge their passing in a manner similar to how the flag is lowered for other significant public figures. The key provisions of this legislation include an amendment to existing law that specifically adds the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the list of officials whose deaths warrant the flag being flown at half-staff.